![]() ![]() Also worth exploring is the sandstone wall on the opposite side of the wash, featuring several narrow caves and a small arch. The Fire Wave is less than three quarters of a mile from the trail head. A few signs help delineate the official route. You head east and then south, enjoying panoramic views of the park before following the base of a long sandstone formation. The official trail was built relatively recently it is sometimes difficult to distinguish from the various footpaths that hikers have left over the years but navigation is still fairly straightforward. Today, its curved shape and orange, pink and white stripes make it the most recognizable formation in the park. Like many of the other geological features of the park, the Fire Wave was once a sand dune. Much of Valley of Fire State Park’s geology is sandstone dating back about 150 million years. THE HIKESġ.4 miles round trip, about 200 feet of elevation gain allow 1 hour The park receives an average of 6.5 inches of precipitation per year (including an average 0.4 inches of snow).Ĭell phone reception: Weak by the park entrance none in the park (park literature claims that there is cell phone reception at the trail heads but I didn’t have any).ĭogs: Allowed on leash but exercise caution on warm days (for tips on hiking safely with dogs, click here). Weather: Like Joshua Tree National Park, Valley of Fire State Park experiences a wide range of temperatures, from average lows of 38 degrees in January to average highs of 105 degrees in July. The nearest services of any kind are at a travel plaza off exit 75 of Interstate 15, about a 45 minute drive from the Fire Wave and White Domes trails. Las Vegas is a good alternative as there are more lodging choices (if you are coming from Los Angeles, staying in Vegas will break up the drive Overton is farther north and would ultimately require more driving). For hotel or motel accommodations, the nearest town is Overton, about a half hour drive. ![]() area the campgrounds may well be full by the time you arrive, especially on weekends. During peak season, the sites tend to fill up quickly. Staying at Valley of Fire State Park: The park has 72 campsites available on a first-come, first-serve basis for $20 per night (your park entrance fee is included). Several outfitters offer guided tours of Valley of Fire State Park, including hotel pickup and drop off. ![]() The park is about an hour’s drive from McCarran International Airport. Depending on traffic and which area of Los Angeles you are coming from, expect a 5-7 hour drive each way. Getting to Valley of Fire State Park: The park is a little over 300 miles from downtown Los Angeles. area hikers and given the park’s phenomenal scenery, it’s easy to see why. ![]() Valley of Fire is becoming an increasingly popular destination for L.A. The famous and recognizable “Fire Wave” is one of two hikes profiled in this post the other is the short but adventurous White Domes Trail, visiting a remote canyon that has been a favorite location of film and television. Located about an hour northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park is noted for its outlandish rock formations. ![]()
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